Watling, 28, is having a standout season, as he leads the Nailers with 12 goals, 19 assists, and 31 points in 19 games. Joe Murdaca joined the team earlier in the day, and stopped 27 of the 29 shots he faced for Team Gold, then went 4-for-6 in the shootout. Among the newcomers, Brandon Saigeon is the most experienced at this level, as he posted an 18-point season with Utah in 2019-20. 2023 Fort Wayne Komets, 1010 Memorial Way, Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 | (260) 483-0011 The blueliner collected his first multi-point game with a pair of assists on March 20th against Wichita, but his big night was April 23rd in Fort Wayne, when he scored his first professional goal, then got into a fight later in the period. Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m. at WesBanco Arena, Wheeling WV. Cloud State, with his biggest being an assist on the winning goal in the game that sent the Huskies to the NCAA Frozen Four. F Tyler Drevitch The blueliner ended his first campaign with a bang, as he recorded points in four consecutive contests, including a two-goal game in the season finale - a 5-4 overtime win at Adirondack. #17 F Brandon Saigeon Position: Center. Josh collected his first pro points with a pair of assists on October 30th in Wichita, then netted his first two pro goals on November 14th against Fort Wayne, which included that day's game winning goal in overtime. Player Register. Barker graduated in 2018 with his Masters of Science from California University of Pennsylvania. Louis-Philip turned aside 23 of the 25 shots he faced, and the Nailers held on to third place in the Central Division, as they edged Toledo, 3-2. Prior to turning pro, the Elburn, Illinois native played four seasons of college hockey at the University of Vermont. Prior to the start of his college career, the Des Plaines, Illinois native had a special moment, as he was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. No more than four of the eight can be veterans (260 regular season professional hockey games), players on open qualifying offers cannot be traded, and if a player signs a contract prior to July 23rd, that team does not have to extend a qualifying offer to said player. The Nailers solidified their position in the postseason by going 5-3-1 in April, and they officially clinched their spot with a 3-2 victory at Kalamazoo on April 13th. WHEELING, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, are excited to announce their 14th player signing of the 2021 offseason. Ryan concluded his playing career with five more years in Japan, then one year each in Korea and Canada. From this list, teams [] Oct. 14- Practice at WesBanco Arena, 10:30 a.m. Fri. Oct. 15- Morning Skate at WesBanco Arena, 10:00 a.m. Admission to the intrasquad scrimmage is free. Included in that mix are Jared Cockrell, Tim Doherty, and Brendan Harris. 4. Then, on May 8th, he netted the 14th four-goal game in team history as part of a five-point night in an 8-5 triumph over the Jacksonville Icemen. Par started this past season in Victoriaville, before getting traded to Cape Breton, where he wrapped up his junior career with 13 points in 22 games for the Eagles. His 51 points are tied for third most among ECHL defensemen and tied for fifth among ECHL rookies. His 51 points in a season are the sixth most in club history by a blueliner, and he needs just one more point to jump into a tie for fifth with Ray DiLauro (2004-05). Being toward the top of his team's leaderboard in scoring is nothing new for Alfaro, who led the University of Calgary Dinos in scoring with 15 goals, 21 assists, and 36 points in 27 games during his final year of school in 2019-20. The roster consists of 20 players. #35 G Louis-Philip Guindon Prow had stints with Wheeling in two different seasons. For the first 30 days of the regular season, teams can carry a maximum of 21 Players on the active roster, no more than 19 of whom may be skaters, at any one time. Wheeling Nailers stats, scoring leaders and demographics breakdown in the 2021-2022 ECHL season. "Tyler Drevitch took big strides as a player for us last season," said Nailers Head Coach Derek Army. Wheeling Nailers ECHL Change Team Team Facts Plays in ECHL Team colours Red + Black + White + Gold Town Wheeling, WV, USA Founded 1988 ROSTER STATS 2021-2022 Roster 2021-2022 Team Staff Head Coach Derek Army Asst. Guindon, 26, joined the Nailers in the middle of May, after starting his professional career with the division rival Fort Wayne Komets. The other familiar face is fan favorite Brad Drobot, who returns for his third season in the Friendly City. #22 F Patrick Watling #9 F Tim Doherty "Our first goal as a team is to make the playoffs, and we have a good core of guys coming back to help us accomplish that.". #10 D Alex Stevens "I take a lot of pride in my work ethic, and I want to play the full game as hard as I can. "I am excited to be close to home, I know what to expect from the coaches, and there are familiar faces on the team, which will make things a lot better from the start. Drake also played two seasons of junior hockey with the USHL's Des Moines Buccaneers, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2013. "We will count on him to be a strong offensive player, who also plays well in his own end." Louis-Philip Guindon came to Wheeling in May, and had a solid showing in five games, as he posted a .903 save percentage. Prior to Guindon, the last Nailer to win Warrior ECHL Goaltender of the Week was Sean Maguire in January of 2017. "I love Wheeling, and I love our fans - I felt a big connection with the city, and I am happy to be back in the black and gold." When a restricted free agent receives a contract offer from a team other than the team with the players rights and the restricted free agent wishes to accept the contract offer, the restricted free agent and the offering member must, within 24 hours, notify the ECHL, the team with the players rights and the Professional Hockey Players Association. Stevens also excelled in the classroom, as he was an Academic All-Big Ten honoree three years in a row. Maniscalco, 23, has had an outstanding first season in Wheeling, as he has amassed 17 goals, 34 assists, and 51 points in 62 games. Pittsburgh signed DOrio to a three-year, entry-level contract as an undrafted free agent in 2017 after he won the QMJHL Championship with the Saint John Sea Dogs. WHEELING, W.Va. The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their Season-Ending Roster for the Summer of 2021. League Search Page-> ECHL-> 2021-22-> Wheeling Nailers-> Roster & Statistics. Two of his three career Gordie Howe Hat Trick came during his 20-year old season. "Wheeling is a really good organization to play for, as there is a mindset of wanting to win and also developing players to move up to the next level," Stevens said. The modern day circle with Wheeling Nailers written in Vegas gold colored Easterly font completes the logo. Sean Josling had a standout performance in Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage, after leading the OHL's Sarnia Sting in scoring last year. The team will hit the ice at WesBanco Arena for the first time on Wednesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 14th, with both practices beginning at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 15th will be a 10:00 a.m. morning skate, leading to the exhibition opener against the Fort Wayne Komets at 7:10 p.m. All practices are open to the public, and fans must stay in the seating bowl, as ice level access is not permitted. Wheeling added Adam to its roster in early February, and he was a reliable player on the blueline, as he posted an even +/- rating, while appearing in 55 of the team's final 56 games. The Wheeling Nailers will begin the team's 30th season in Fort Wayne on October 23rd, before the team plays its home opener against the Komets on Saturday, November 6th at 7:10. Bo Hanson came to the Nailers after completing his college season at Northern Michigan University and tallied two assists in his first nine pro games. "I had a great relationship with Derek Army when I was in Worcester, and I know he is extremely passionate about building a winner in Wheeling," Chukarov said. Alex D'Orio enters his third season in the Penguins organization, and is coming off a stellar second half of the 2020-21 campaign, as he posted a 6-3-1 record in 11 games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Wilkes-Barre/Scrantons next game is tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 3, against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at PPL Center. What comes to mind when you think of West Virginia? Luke Bafia was a late season acquisition from the Newfoundland Growlers, who registered five assists and a +7 rating in nine contests. 13 F Matthew Quercia Prior to turning pro, the Des Plaines, Illinois native attended UMass-Amherst for four years, where he registered 25 points in 128 career games. F Pierrick Dub #12 F Nick Hutchison Drake, 26, is playing in his third full season of professional hockey, having spent the majority of his career with the Royals. "He and I have already started to build a relationship, and I can tell that he has a great demeanor, which will work well with our players. Following his freshman year, he was selected by the Nashville Predators in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Position: Forward. Jamison Brings Home The Game Winner For Park. This website uses cookies to ensure we provide you the best user experience and deliver content specific to you. Josling, 22, is set to begin his second professional season, after finishing 16th among ECHL rookies with 28 points during his first campaign with the Nailers. However, that wasn't the final stop on the ladder for the netminder, who also suited up as the backup goalie for the Buffalo Sabres. Luke Lynch continues the Robert Morris University pipeline to Wheeling, and will look to enjoy similar success as his brother Zac did two seasons ago. "He is a great team guy in our locker room, and we expect him to be a big time contributor to our success this year." 10:00 a.m. Nick amassed 113 points during his NCAA career. He also suited up twice for the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals in 2019-20. Furthermore, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has reassigned defensemen Chris Ortiz to Wheeling. DOrio rose to prominence with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season. The team will hit the ice at WesBanco Arena for the first time on Wednesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 14th, with both practices beginning at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 15th will be a 10:00 a.m. morning skate, leading to the exhibition opener against the Fort Wayne Komets at 7:10 p.m. All practices are open to the public, and fans must stay in the seating bowl, as ice level access is not permitted. The native of East Palestine, Ohio has spent the majority of his hockey career in the tri-state area of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. 19 F Flix Par The first training camp roster for Head Coach Derek Army and Assistant Coach Ryan Kuwabara consists of 14 forwards, nine defensemen, and two goaltenders for a total of 25 players. Head Coach: Derek Army (37-31--4) Assistant Coach: Ryan Kuwabara. 35 G Louis-Philip Guindon Continue with Recommended Cookies, October 10, 2021 - ECHL (ECHL) - Wheeling Nailers News Release. Guindon, 26, played an instrumental role in bringing the Nailers to the cusp of reaching the playoffs for the first time in six seasons, as he won all three of his starts last week. "Pittsburgh, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and Wheeling have created a winning mentality, and I am excited to join that," Par said. Jesse amassed ten goals, six assists, and 16 points in 27 games with the Nailers, and became just the fifth rookie defenseman in team history to reach double digits in goals. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. On the blueline, Dylan MacPherson and Adam Smith will be looked at as two key leaders, as both enter their third pro seasons and second with the Nailers. Foley, 26, is also set to begin his second season in Wheeling, after totaling one goal, five assists, six points, and 41 penalty minutes in 36 games as a rookie.